by Jessica Simmonds | Oct 8, 2011 | Uncategorised
Modern awards have covered most workplaces from 1 January 2010. A common misconception is that paying above award rates will automatically release an employer from compliance with award obligations. Unfortunately, it is not that simple.
Awards govern more conditions than just pay rates, for example, rostering arrangements, allowances, and shift penalties. An employer needs to take positive steps to comply with, vary, or exclude the operation of these and other award conditions.
A breach of award conditions can attract civil penalties of up to $33,000 for a corporate employer and individuals involved can also be penalised up to $6600 for each breach.… Read More
by Lesley McDonnell | Oct 1, 2011 | Uncategorised
On Wednesday 26 October, Eversols in conjunction with the NAB are hosting a Women in Business fundraising event in support of Frocktober at the Forum 6.
As the event will be in support of Frocktober, we are inviting female professionals to leave behind their boring suits and office attire and to glam up old Hollywood style for a special screening of “High Society” starring Grace Kelly.
Ladies this is your opportunity to put on a dress and if you are more daring to channel the glamour of a foregone era in a 1950s Hollywood inspired dress, and come along and participate in a quality networking event with fellow business women and professionals.… Read More
by Terry Robinson | Sep 24, 2011 | Uncategorised
Under recent changes to the law, sub-contractors can now claim against the principal or head contactor for payments due to them from the person that contracted them to carry out the work.
Before the amendments, if you were owed money by a contractor you had to obtain a judgment in a Court or an adjudication certificate, whilst at the same time not knowing whether the contractor who owed you the money had the funds. The consequent delay in that process sometimes allowed the contractor to “do a runner”.
The changes effectively enable a sub-contractor to earmark and secure money owed to a contractor by the principal contractor.… Read More
by Terry Broomfield | Sep 17, 2011 | Uncategorised
The Directors are delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Simmonds as Associate to the firm.
Jessica joined Everingham Solomons some 9 years ago initially as a Law Clerk whilst studying for her Law Degree.
Jessica has developed over the years an expertise in Wills and Estates including Family Provision Act claims in addition to pursuing her strong interest in Employment Law.
Jessica has been a regular speaker at various interest groups to assist people navigating the complex legislation surrounding the respective rights and obligations cast upon both employers and workers.
Jessica during her time at Everingham Solomons has made a substantial contribution that has now been most appropriately recognised in elevating her to the position of Associate with this firm.… Read More
by Terry Broomfield | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorised
Everingham Solomons are pleased to announce that once again a Tamworth, Quirindi, Gunnedah or Manilla Year 12 student wishing to undertake university study in Law will have a valuable opportunity to receive the benefits of our Law Bursary.
The Sir Adrian Solomons Memorial Law Bursary was first given in 1998. It provides financial assistance for the successful applicant during their first year as well as an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in our offices periodically throughout the duration of their studies.
All Principals of local High Schools have been contacted and advised of the details. Interested students should liaise with the Principal or Careers Advisor of their school, who will assist them in making a formal application for this Bursary.… Read More
by Terry Broomfield | Aug 20, 2011 | Uncategorised
The Directors are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Lesley McDonnell as Senior Associate who has been with Everingham Solomons for almost 7 years.
The Directors are also wishing to acknowledge Lesley’s recent achievement in qualifying for her Masters of Laws at the University of Sydney. Lesley is to graduate later this year where she will be justly rewarded for the tireless effort she has applied in achieving outstanding results in her Postgraduate Degree.
The Directors remain indebted to Lesley as being the primary Solicitor servicing our Quirindi office for the last few years in addition to being available for her Tamworth clients.… Read More
by John Boag | Jul 29, 2011 | Uncategorised
Solicitors Trust Accounts are regulated by the Legal Profession Act 2004 and the Legal Profession Regulation 2005. These laws are in place to regulate the conduct of money held in Trust for clients. Such money might include funds required to settle property purchases, to pay stamp duty, for distributions in deceased estates, for debts recovered, for settlement of claims, or funds required to pay legal expenses.
Trust accounts are subject to external examination every year, as well as periodic random audits by the Law Society’s Trust Department. These external examiners and auditors will check transactions through the Trust accounts to ensure they comply with the Regulations.… Read More
by Melissa Swain | Jun 4, 2011 | Uncategorised
There have been some concerns in recent years regarding the notion of “equitable” rights over property. That is, the claim that one party holds a property “on trust” for the other party due to an alleged promise that the property would one day be passed on. This issue has been raised particularly where one party has been allowed to live in a house (and undertake renovations etc), with the often argued expectation that the house would one day be theirs.
In the recent case of Wheeldon [2011], the wife in a family law dispute sought a declaration that the husband’s parents held a property on trust for the husband. … Read More
by Mark Johnson | May 14, 2011 | Uncategorised
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Mark Johnson and I am very pleased to have just joined Everingham Solomons in the position of Special Counsel.
Everingham Solomons is a very good law firm. I know this because I have a great deal of experience of lawyers and law firms. After graduating from the University of Sydney, I was admitted as a Solicitor in December 1976. From the date of my admission until a few weeks ago, I practised continuously as a Solicitor in the CBD of Sydney. For 25 years, I was a partner of Holman Webb, a mid tier firm. … Read More
